svelte

adjective

ˈsvelt How to pronounce svelte (audio)
Definition of sveltenext
1
as in skinny
having a noticeably small amount of body fat the svelte dancer seemed to float across the stage

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2
as in sophisticated
having or showing very polished and worldly manners the interior designer spoke in a low, svelte voice

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Recent Examples of svelte This portable misting fan is more discreet than a spray bottle fan on a lanyard and svelte enough to slip into a purse or backpack. — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 On the carpet, Delevingne stepped out in a svelte black halter-neck dress by Ralph Lauren, featuring black illusion-mesh cap sleeves. — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 4 May 2026 Vato’s tiny storefront is austere and modern, an aesthetic that extends to the burritos themselves, which are long, lithe roll-ups with a sort of gamine appeal, svelte as a Virginia Slim. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 3 May 2026 There are something close to 50 of To’s movies to choose from, and all of them have a wonderful visual liveliness — plus a compelling, svelte sense of place that lives at a particularly fun intersection between the worlds of Akira Kurosawa and Jean-Pierre Melville. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for svelte
Recent Examples of Synonyms for svelte
  1. skinny
  2. sophisticated
  3. slender
  4. graceful
  5. thin
  6. smooth
  7. lean
  8. suave
Adjective
  • Police described the intruder as a 6-foot-tall skinny Black man between 30 and 40 years old, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt.
    — Logan Hall, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Their Dom Sandals feature skinny, understated straps, including one around the ankle/back of the foot for security.
    — Anna Traver, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of skinny
Adjective
  • Something Sculptural As the name would suggest, the Rodin stool from Arhaus has a sculptural appeal—it can be easily assimilated into a sophisticated bar setup, or used to dress up a more casual breakfast bar.
    — Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026
  • In Chicago, perpetrators are a mix of opportunists and more sophisticated networks often tied to street gangs.
    — Kiel Porter, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of sophisticated
Adjective
  • Many legal scholars regard these examples as slender reeds on which to build an entire theory of Presidential power.
    — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Silescelida acristata was a relatively small, slender animal that moved on all four limbs.
    — The Conversation, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of slender
Adjective
  • Yet 20 minutes later, it was long forgotten during a graceful balance beam routine that brought her to within striking distance of the lead.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In the morning, travelers will awake among the graceful canals and bridges of Venice, with a private water taxi to ferry them into the heart of the Venetian lagoon to explore the city’s many islands.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of graceful
Adjective
  • Handling compliments about weight loss The pressure to be thinner is reinforced when someone loses weight, whether from a GLP-1 or any other reason.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The depth there was already thin even before the Dexter Lawrence trade or Roy Robertson-Harris injury.
    — Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of thin
Adjective
  • There’s a symmetry despite all four stands having a different design, ranging from the concrete pillars of the Bramall Lane end to the much smoother lines seen along the John Street Stand.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Pips-in rubber, or inverted rubber, is smooth on the outer surface, and the pips instead touch the inside of the foam.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of smooth
Adjective
  • Mass General Brigham researchers note that loss of lean body mass happens with any significant weight loss, not just weight loss driven by these drugs.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Another Solid Wood Option These Rejuvenation bar stools with a midcentury-modern lean look right at home in senior shopping editor Nashia Baker’s Brooklyn apartment, where most of the furniture and decor already followed the design style.
    — Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of lean
Adjective
  • In the first series, Bateman plays Vince, a charismatic and chaotic screw-up who reunites with his brother, suave bar owner Jake (Jude Law).
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The dynamic is at its best when Judah glides over IsoKeys’ beats like two kids trying to be suave while hopping an MTA turnstile with one tap.
    — Lei Takanashi, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026
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